Death toll goes up to 109 in Kollam temple tragedy, 2 more held
April 24, 2016 13:38
The toll in the Puttingal Devi temple tragedy has gone up to 109, with one more person succumbing to injuries.
Biju, 35, who passed away at a hospital in Kollam on Saturday night, was in coma since April 10, the day of the accident, district hospital sources said.
He had severe injuries on the head, chest and lower limbs and was not responding to treatment, the sources said.
The condition of around 40 persons in various hospitals in Kollam is said to be stable.
Meanwhile, 27 persons have been arrested in connection with the temple tragedy. Two more persons-- Shibu and Ashok, relatives of fireworks contractor Krishnankutty, were arrested on Saturday, police said.
Biju, 35, who passed away at a hospital in Kollam on Saturday night, was in coma since April 10, the day of the accident, district hospital sources said.
He had severe injuries on the head, chest and lower limbs and was not responding to treatment, the sources said.
The condition of around 40 persons in various hospitals in Kollam is said to be stable.
Meanwhile, 27 persons have been arrested in connection with the temple tragedy. Two more persons-- Shibu and Ashok, relatives of fireworks contractor Krishnankutty, were arrested on Saturday, police said.
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